‘That’s why we play football, to play against those teams, to play those games, Champions League quarter-final is just beautiful. We just have to enjoy it, give our best and trust ourselves.’

Pogba netted a brace from the penalty spot to see off the Hammers and pick up three valuable points in the race for the top four on Saturday.

Pogba was back on target against West Ham as United won 2-1 on Saturday (Getty)

David de Gea was also hugely influential in the game, pulling off an incredible save to deny Michail Antonio, and the Spaniard believes the result is the perfect way to prepare for facing Barca.

He explained: ‘After today we can go with more confidence, with the three points. A big challenge, a special occasion in Spain against Barcelona, Champions League night, so it’s going to be an amazing game.’